Tips for Photographing Food

One might think that photographing an in-animate object such as food would be pretty easy. I mean, it sits still, unlike toddlers, right? I’ve spent years taking pictures of families, and when I dipped into photographing food, I realized it was MUCH MUCH harder!

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{Pin this image above, not from the NYIP page}

Today, I’ve got 5 simple tips for photographing food for ya. I’ve started a collection of plates, utensils, papers, fabrics, and other odds & ends to help me set up the scene for pictures. I feel like I have a LOT of practice still in the new-to-me area of photography, but it’s a fun learning process.

Kristen Duke

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I love seeing that behind-the-scenes set up – – I never thought to use the background like that – so much easier than dragging out a big background – genius!Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts recently posted..Vanilla Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

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I looked at your site on photo tips and you have a plethora of information that’s almost exhaustive! Wow! I have bookmarked this page for help in my photography quest! Thanks for providing so much useful information!Irving recently posted..Inexpensive Trick Photography Techniques

Loved the tips from the article. I actually use all of those already! I do have a question and that is how did you make that prop in the picture above? To me it looks like white foam poster board and possibly some scrap paper taped on? Just wondering because I loooove that idea! Pinning

Hi Kristin! Love these tips and your blog!! You know that by now, lol! I started a new series this year called blog tips and tricks. I will be posting once maybe twice a month with one of my tips or a tip from my linky party posters. I was hoping to start with this one, if that’s ok? I only use a pic and a link like my Pinterest pic of the week posts. Let me know what you think. Or if you have another favorite Photography tip that needs a bump I would consider that too.
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Read the article, I think it will help me with my photography for my blog. I like your setup, I try to not show my ugly kitchen in my shots. I am currently shooting with my phone until I can afford a digital SLR. Any recommendations?Renee @CreativeMamaMessyHouse recently posted..Early Spring Planting and Plans for More Raised Beds

Hi there! My sweet mama passed along your site to me and I just read your photography tips on how to shoot food! I LOVED it. So simple, yet so informative. I can’t wait to try these out. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your knowledge, I’m always excited when people enjoy sharing both what doesn’t work and their successes. Keeps things real and raw–thank you than you!!

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Hello! I’m Kristen, an Austin Texas based lifestyle blogger and photographer. I like to Capture the Joy in life, and share it with my friends. My joy includes my family, eating well, designing furniture for my hubby to build, teaching photography to beginners, throwing parties, and sharing all kinds of random thoughts. Come along for the ride! Feel free to email me with any questions. kristenduke [at] gmail.com {Read More …}